PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameen Robertson (ranked 1180 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Rudi Kardi (ranked 153 p4p, 258 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robertson
vs
Kardi

188 cm
28
215
12 - 10 - 0

200 cm
27
213
9 - 7 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Robertson misses with a jab to the body

and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kardi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Kardi's head back.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Robertson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robertson continues to drive forward.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand

and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Kardi distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Robertson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson tries to buck Kardi off but Kardi is having none of it.
Robertson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kardi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robertson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kardi but great work by Robertson.

Robertson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Kardi's belly button to the back.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Kardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination

so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kardi swings around for an armbar but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.

Kardi has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kardi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Kardi had control of the position.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson won't allow Kardi to sweep him here.

Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kardi moves away from the strike by Robertson.

Robertson tries to sprawl but Kardi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Robertson is looking to escape.

Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robertson sees it coming and defends easily.

Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robertson pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
Kardi blocks the strikes from Robertson.

Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Kardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robertson defending well though.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Kardi is controlling well.

Kardi is working for a kimura but Robertson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ameen Robertson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Robertson.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robertson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robertson connects with a body shot.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Kardi with the counter takedown but Robertson avoids it easily.
A cross from Robertson lands.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robertson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Kardi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ameen Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a double jab

and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.

Robertson kicks Kardi off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson with a jab.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Kardi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardi is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Robertson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Kardi's head but Kardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson sets himself, and Kardi steps forward looking for the clinch! Robertson avoids it this time.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That has opened up Rudi Kardi's cut even more.
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
And Kardi tries to counter it with a takedown but Robertson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ameen Robertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson is looking to wear down Kardi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardi.
Kardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Kardi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson misses with a double jab

and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kardi there.
Kardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kardi stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson tries to buck Kardi off but Kardi is having none of it.

Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robertson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kardi is looking for a kimura here.

Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.

Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Robertson wants to control but Kardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well.

Kardi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Robertson has recovered full guard.
Kardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Kardi lands a couple of elbows.
Kardi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.

Robertson pushes Kardi off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Kardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kardi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKardi.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ameen Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameen Robertson!